School Days Sunday

A Letter to a Teacher

  As we close out Teacher Appreciation Week, we share with you a letter to a teacher that I came across a few months ago. Every time I play it, I get choked up. I hope it will touch your heart as it has touched mine. God bless our teachers and the incredible way they… [Continue Reading]

You Have Made a Difference Music video – Teacher Appreciation Week

  I love this video created by students for their teachers. Don’t you?     This post is part of our series honoring this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week, May 7 – May 11.   How has your child’s teacher made a difference in your child’s life?   We would love to hear from you this… [Continue Reading]

The Thank You Song Music Video – Teacher Appreciation Week

  A cute little thank you song for teachers. You could probably easily teach this to your own children to sing to their teachers this week.     This post is part of our series honoring this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week, May 7 – May 11.   How has your child’s teacher made a difference… [Continue Reading]

In Your Hands (Song for my Teacher) Music Video – Teacher Appreciation Week

  A song written by a student for his teacher.     This post is part of our series honoring this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week, May 7 – May 11.   How has your child’s teacher made a difference in your child’s life?   We would love to hear from you this week. Share with… [Continue Reading]

Heart of a Teacher Video – Teacher Appreciation Week

  A wonderful look at what our teachers do for our children.     This post is part of our series honoring this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week, May 7 – May 11.   How has your child’s teacher made a difference in your child’s life?   We would love to hear from you this week…. [Continue Reading]

How Much is Your Child’s Teacher Worth?

    Something to think about as we begin National Teacher Appreciation Week, Monday, May 7 through Friday, May 11.   How much is your child’s teacher worth to you? How has he/she made a difference in your child’s life?   We would love to hear from you this week. Share with us your stories… [Continue Reading]

Holiday Shop – Another Opportunity to Make a Difference

      It’s that time of the year again….the holidays are coming and everyone wants to buy a gift for their family members.     Children are no different. They want to get in on the excitement. They want to buy something for mom and dad and grandma and grandpa and brothers and sisters. … [Continue Reading]

The School Book Fair, Your Opportunity for a Random Act of Kindness

Book Fair sign

  193,000 children, aged 5 to 17, were living in poverty in New Jersey in 2009. (National Center for Education Statistics.)   “Limited access to books is a problem for all young children, but for those in low-income areas, it may be tantamount to reading failure.” (Susan Neuman, Access for All: Closing the Book Gap… [Continue Reading]

Back to School Night – School Days Sunday

Are you as excited as these kids about the return to school?

 This September 1,396,029 Students went back to school 115,248 Teachers returned to their classrooms 2620 Schools will celebrate Back to School Night this year (stats provided by the National Center for Education Statistics)   Last week, if you are like most of us, you sent your kids off to school for another exciting school year…. [Continue Reading]

Quick Tips for Getting Your Child Ready for School

Walking into his first day of Kindergarten. @Jersey Family Fun

  Some of us started school weeks ago, some started last week, and some will start this week. And that old adage about every child is different couldn’t be more true, especially when it comes to the First Day of School.  I have 3 sons with very different personalities.  One went on to Kindergarten last… [Continue Reading]

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